Monthly Archives: March, 2021

House Democrats resist privatizing six DMVs

Suzanne Downing - March 12, 2021 27

Privatization of a handful of small Division of Motor Vehicles offices in Alaska would save the state millions of dollars, but Rep. Zack Fields...

Recall Rivera: How much has each side raised?

Suzanne Downing - March 12, 2021 11

Felix Rivera, the acting Assembly chairman of Anchorage, is the subject of a recall campaign that pits frustrated Anchorage residents, who feel the city...

Anchorage School Board candidate questions, and who I am voting for

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR - March 11, 2021 15

By DAVE DONLEY Four of the seven seats on the Anchorage School Board are up for election April 6. Ballots go in the mail on March...

Muni code enforcers file legal complaint against ice rink for too many skaters, not enough masks

Suzanne Downing - March 11, 2021 58

Code enforcers from the Municipality of Anchorage lodged a complaint against O'Malley Ice and Sports Center for the crime of having too many skaters...

Governor withdraws plan to split Health and Social Services into two

Suzanne Downing - March 11, 2021 11

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has withdrawn his executive order to split the Department of Health and Social Services into two departments. The proposal was facing...

House Minority members issue shared principles

Suzanne Downing - March 11, 2021 20

The Alaska House Republicans released their vision and principles in a declaration statement. “There is reason, we believe, in optimism for the future of...

Murkowski votes yes to gun-grabbing Merrick Garland as attorney general

Anchorage Daily Planet - March 11, 2021 26

THE ANCHORAGE DAILY PLANET It always is disappointing when Republicans, who supposedly belong to a party that believes in defending constitutional rights, confirm people for...

Judge says Acting Mayor Quinn-Davidson can, in fact, ‘have her cake and eat it too’

Suzanne Downing - March 11, 2021 35

Judge Jennifer Henderson denied Dustin Darden his request to be placed on the Anchorage Municipality ballot for the District 3E seat, which has been...

Live event: Sen. Roger Holland and NASA scientist Chris Mattman on future of space and Alaska

Suzanne Downing - March 11, 2021 2

Have a question for NASA? Join Sen. Roger Holland hosting Dr. Chris Mattman, as they talk about space and Alaska's future in the space race. The...

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Bob Griffin: Why aren’t teachers more upset?

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Bob Griffin: Why aren’t teachers more upset?

Justice’s health care fraud takedown nets 324 in $14.6 billion crackdown — the largest in history

Gas tax in Washington state goes up — again